With deep sadness, we bid farewell to our father and grandfather, Oloa Alesana Sa. Born August 21, 1939 to Fuarosa Manuo and Samoa Fa’atili in Lufilufi, Western Samoa. He returned peacefully to his heavenly father on June 21, 2025 at 7:09pm, next to his eternal companion and sweetheart, Ioana.
Dad spent his childhood deeply immersed in the Samoan culture, learning its...
Our radiant sunshine, Amy Minson Olive, returned home to her Heavenly Father on June 20, 2025, at the age of 47. She passed peacefully in her home in West Jordan, Utah, surrounded by her beloved family. Though cancer touched her body, it never touched her soul. Amy did everything she could to stay with us for as long as she...
David H. Madsen: A Life Dedicated to Education, Faith, and the Arts
Salt Lake City, Utah
David H. Madsen, a beloved father, educator, and devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away, leaving a profound legacy in both academic and religious spheres.
Born in Duvall, Florida, David's life was defined by an unyielding passion for learning and a...
Paul Milton Bezzant passed away in Clinton, Utah on the morning of June 20, 2025, from lung cancer at the age of 65. He was born Jan 2, 1960, to Eugene (Jim) Smith Bezzant and Mary Louise Adamson Bezzant, and is now in their loving embrace again in the next life. Paul also had a special relationship with his stepmom...
Richard William Tebbs Welch, 77, South Jordan Utah, was joyfully reunited with his eternal companion on Thursday July 19, 2025
He was born in Lovell, Wyoming, January of 1948 to Hazel Tebbs and Louis Belmont Welch. He grew up in Cowley Wyoming with six sisters and one brother. He was a forever Wyoming Cowboy.
He served a full time mission for the...
Nina Carroll Bergman Smith passed away June 19, 2025. She was born on November 27, 1935, in Duluth, Minnesota, to Carl Erick Albin Bergman and Marjory Eliza Brown Bergman.
Carroll was a very intelligent woman with many talents and abilities. She LOVED music! She was an amazing pianist, and she sang in many choirs over the years. She sang with the...
It was an unusual cold day on Saturday May 29, 1943 in Denver, Colorado when Elizabeth Linthicum Benson and Robert Earl Wallace welcomed their third blessing from Heaven David Lewis Wallace into their family.
He was the baby of the family; he had two older siblings, a sister named Norma Jean, she was the oldest and an older brother named James...
Haven McBride 18 years old died on June 17, 2025 at his home in Riverton. He was born on August 22nd, 2006 in Murray to Alexander Fredrick McBride and Marissa Lee.
Haven graduated with honors at the beginning of June. He enjoyed school, even though it didn't come easy for him. He learned that he needed to work hard to get...
Ruby Denise Atkinson passed away surrounded by loved ones on June 16, 2025 in West Valley City, Utah. She was born on November 11, 1938 in Salt Lake City, Utah to John Marves Waters and Ruby Williams Waters. She married her sweetheart Donald J. Atkinson in 1992 whom she went on many fun adventures with.
Denise’s joys in life were crocheting,...
Ray Mounteer, born on September 10, 1952, in Cottonwood Hospital, departed this life on June 16, 2025, in Sandy, leaving behind a legacy of love, craftsmanship, and unwavering faith. He was a gifted mechanic, whose hands could breathe new life into vehicles, transforming them from mere machines into cherished companions on the journey of life. His dedication to his craft...
Bobby Marks, 84 Passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025 at Alpine Meadow Rehab and Nursing home in West Valley City Utah. Bobby was born on March 16,1941 in Tonalea Arizona, to Leo and Elva Marks.
In his younger years Bobby attended Kiabeto Elementary School and Tuba City Boarding School in Arizona, he then moved on to Richfield High School in...
Richard Alvey Fender, born on February 17, 1947, in Kearns, Utah, passed away on June 15, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah, after a long battle with COPD.
Richard dedicated approximately 30 years of his life to the United States Postal Service, where he became known for his exceptional typing speed. He also proudly served in the United States Army, reflecting...
Teri Lynn Nelson Roberts (60 years) passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025. She was born December 28, 1964, in Ogden, Utah to Orvel Dee Nelson and Florence Annette Petty Nelson. She married the love of her life-or as others would call them two peas in a pod, Douglas James Roberts on January 10, 1986, in the Logan, Utah Temple.
She was...
After a hard month of health struggles-including learning that he had stage 4 melanoma, then suffering a fall that resulted in a broken arm and hip, leaving him in severe pain-Douglas Carl Benson was able to spend his final day surrounded by loved ones, pain-free and joking around with them before returning to his Heavenly Father. He passed away peacefully...
Our Beloved Son, Brother, Friend, and Uncle, Geoffrey Paul Rowe, passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2025 in Austin Texas.
Geoff was a remarkable, hardworking, loving, caring, tenacious, funny person. He was always driven to master whatever he set his mind to. Whether it was surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, or art, he practiced relentlessly until he excelled — not because it was...
In Loving Memory of Piuela Pole’o Tokoma’ata Vailea
June 25, 1947 – June 11, 2025 (77yrs)
With deep sadness and tender hearts, we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother, and aunty, Piuela Pole’o Tokoma’ata Vailea, who returned peacefully to her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Piuela was born on June 25, 1947, in Vaini,...
Thelma Romero Gomez, age 88, passed away on June 9, 2025, with her family by her side.
Thelma was born January 5, 1937, in El Valle, New Mexico, to Max Romero and Lioneres Cordova Romero. Thelma grew up in Green River, Wyoming, and graduated from the class of 1956. She moved to Cero, New Mexico, and then to Salt Lake City,...
Susan Fuller, age 68, Salt Lake city. passed away peacefully on June 9th, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with her health.
Born in Harrisburg Michigan, Susan dedicated her life to enriching the lives of others, both in her family and community. She spent decades as a devoted school teacher, inspiring and nurturing countless students who adored her for her...
Our beloved Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and Friend, Dallas Kee, departed us on June 8th, 2025, on Utah Pride Day and his Father’s Birthday. Dallas was born October 6, 1982, in St. Marks Hospital, SLC, Utah.
Dallas is survived by his Father Emmett Kee, Step-Mom Elma, Sister Geri, and 2 nieces, 2 nephews and three Grandchildren and many of his colorful...
Verla L. Larson, beloved mother, sister, and devoted member of her community, passed away on June 7, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on June 30, 1945, Verla lived a life filled with service, dedication, and love.
Throughout her career, Verla made significant contributions to various sectors. She worked at Univac and National Semiconductor and took pride in her roles...